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me? I would really appreciate it :) I have been looking for a while and I can't find any articles with a procedure outline. I know it isn't all that complicated, but I have no clue what exactly it entails, just the same. Also, how many of you have experience with the new ORA "Oceanic" salt...

Hey guys. I have a red sea berlin air lift skimmer, and I'm tired of these horrible limewood stones they make for it. I was wondering if anyone knows of any good quality airstones, as I am tired of replacing them every week or so. Any other suggestions would be welcomed.....is it possible...

Thanks a lot, guys :) I appreciate the advice.... That "reef" system looks great, mooner....I'm assuming that is the one you have. I don't need the tank and all that jazz, so I guess that is the one to go for. 110 aint so bad!

Hello rdo :) I am tired of lugging distilled water around for my 20H reef and 5 gallon dwarf seahorse tank, so I think I am ready to purchase an ro/di unit. I am unfamiliar with these units overall, as I have never owned or used one before. I am not looking to spend a lot of money, nor do I...

Construct a return manifold. Definitely the best bet. It's much easier to manipulate your return flow this way...

Coralline algae I take it? What are your tank parameters? There is insufficient bio-mineral content in your tank if our coralline is not growing. Your alk should be 10-12(preferably 12-14), calcium >350, etc.. Coralline will grow, quite well actually, when it's bio-mineral requirements are...

about a half inch or so in length. The coloration is a tan/brown base with 3 lighter yellowish/white stripes on the shell, with a thin white strip near the mantle. This white stripe has 3 brown dots in it, in line with the stripes on the upper part of the shell. I acquired 3 of them in my bag...

oh, btw, the system is young, only 5 months or so old. The dsb has been running for about 3 months, if that makes any difference. I'm assuming a different procedure would be called for when moving an established bed...

Anyone have experience moving a dsb, or at least know the proper way to transfer the sand to it's new home? I'm assuming I should just fill the new fuge w/dead sand and add the top inch or so from my existing system. I'm worried that if I add the whole established bed I will wreak havoc on the...

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it greatly. I have decided to re-do my sumpfugium anyway, as of about 10 minutes ago. I am going to use a bigger tank and have a seperate skimmer compartment w/baffle system, and a larger area for the pump. I am picking up a cc model instead, as I know they...

Hello fellow reefers :) I have the opportunity to buy a used prizm(used for a week) and I'm wondering if I should do so or not. I am looking for a skimmer for my 20H, and I don't want to spend over a hundred, mainly cause I'm nor financially ready...hehe. I really want the bakpak, but I think...

I've been using this product for two months in my reef, and my coralline growth is phenomenal. If anyone is looking for a boost for theirs, I would try this....coupled with the proper biomineral content, of course. Very nice :) Not good for much else though. Lush coralline growth is one of...

Hello :) I'm wondering if any of you can tell me if there are any nice livestock/supply stores in this area. I live on the CT shore and the LFS's just don't cut it....

How mature is your system?? Detritus kits are great, but not as a cure for your problem, more of a preventative measure. Are you dosing supplements/etc.? If so, stop. Is your water flow up tp par? Crushed coral without intense flow and cleaning will become a sink in time, imho. Also, sand...

Point taken, and appreciated. I'm new to here, and I'm looking for softies/frags for my 20 nano. There are so many e-tailers out there, but not too many deal in soft coral frags, at least none that I can fine. Any suggestions you guys have would be appreciated, as I don't know of anyone...